Niagara Falls Trips

This isn’t directly Niagara Falls related, but in the tourism industry we definitely know what the article is talking about. We just don’t get the US visitors we used to. From the Toronto Star: Ottawa no longer wants to waste time and money trying to lure American tourists to the land of moose, mountains and [...]

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Graham on May 2nd, 2013

From the Niagara Falls Review: It may be promoting “1 Less Trip” to the U.S., but the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce isn’t on board with Canadians paying an entry fee to visit their neighbours to the south. The U.S. is proposing a “land border crossing fee” to ease the country’s financial situation. The Department of [...]

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Graham on March 22nd, 2013

From a PRWeb press release: Currently featured on Tripedition.com are tours to Niagara Falls from various cities throughout the East Coast, including Boston, New York, and others. Tripedition.com plans, arranges, and provides bus tours of numerous sightseeing locations throughout the United States and Canada. Trips to Niagara Falls include the Thousand Islands Boat tour, American [...]

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Graham on March 19th, 2013

The Times-Union (in Albany NY) invites readers to send in their photos. Recently someone sent in a picture of their grandchild at Niagara Falls.

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Graham on March 15th, 2013

From Now Toronto: At the Fallsview Casino, the toilet stall is the only place I feel comfortable. Not so much for the relative tranquility as for the fact that I am finally sure I am not being watched. At last I can take out my phone and my notebook. Electronic devices are highly discouraged on [...]

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Graham on March 13th, 2013

From CANOE Travel: Pack a parka, camera, sense of humour and an adventurous spirit when you head to Canada’s thunderous national treasure in winter. But the abundance of patience to battle crowds and traffic, and the big cash layout for accommodation needed in fairer weather are not required. Off-season in Niagara Falls has plenty to [...]

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Graham on January 22nd, 2013

From the Sunday Times (UK): Niagara Falls, Ontario Go here: The king of Canadian spectacles, Niagara is a terrifying spectacle. (It’s actually not one but three falls, clustered around the Niagara Gorge; the two smaller cataracts are in the US, but the biggest, Horseshoe, is in Canada, and a roaring giant, 900m wide.)

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Graham on January 16th, 2013

From the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: From Rochester: 80-85 miles. About a 1½-hour drive, depending on delays at border. Attraction: Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse, 7145 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Canada. Enjoy the “Welcome Home for the Holidays” theme, featuring 22 pieces from The Niagara Parks Commission’s Miniature Village Collection.

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From a PRWeb press release (via Yahoo! News): TakeTours is proud to announce the release of new seasonal vacations featuring favorite holiday destinations. Designed for the holiday traveler these special packages include Holiday Shopping Trips, Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights, and Koziar’s Christmas Village.

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Graham on December 17th, 2012

From the Associated Press (via the New Jersey Herald): More than 100,000 NEXUS cards have been issued in the Buffalo-Niagara region to speed border crossings. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says a youth hockey player from Niagara Falls, Ontario became the 100,000th NEXUS cardholder on Friday. An event was held to celebrate the milestone. Buffalo [...]

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